Medical assessments have revealed Paul sustained a parasymphysis fracture on the right side of his jaw alongside a separate fracture to the mandible body.

The influencer-turned-boxer shared an x-ray image with his 29 million Instagram followers confirming the extent of the damage inflicted by Joshua’s knockout punch.

While the initial bone injuries are anticipated to heal within approximately eight weeks, the recovery process extends far beyond this timeframe due to complications involving Paul’s teeth.

According to the Daily Mail, the fracture line passed through the roots of his teeth, necessitating dental implant surgery roughly three months after the bones have mended.

Following the implant procedure, Paul will likely require crowns to be fitted, a process that typically spans six to seven months.

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Only after completing this extensive dental work will the American regain around 90 per cent of his jaw strength.

Should Paul wish to continue his boxing career, he is expected to compete at cruiserweight, having entered the Joshua bout weighing nearly 30lbs less than his opponent.

The financial rewards for both fighters proved extraordinary, however, despite the bout lasting just 989 seconds.

Paul and Joshua divided a total purse of £136million equally between them, translating to an astonishing £69,000 earned for every second spent inside the ring.

Despite banking such a substantial sum, the defeat marks a significant setback for Paul’s boxing ambitions.

The considerable weight disparity between the two fighters suggests any future return would see Paul drop down a division rather than face heavyweights again.at least 4 paragraphs

Before departing for hospital, where he drove himself for surgery, Paul remained upbeat about his experience.

“I’m feeling good, that was fun, I love this sport,” he said.

He added: “I’m going to take a little break. I’ve been going hard for six years. I’ll take some time off. This is amazing. We will heal the broken jaw, come back and fight people my weight.”

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Joshua acknowledged his opponent’s determination during his post-fight media appearance, conceding the stoppage took longer than anticipated.

“Jake Paul has done really well tonight, I want to give him his props,” the Briton said.

“He got up, time and time again. It was difficult in there for him, but he kept on trying to find a way through.”

Following surgery, Paul appeared to shrug off the defeat by posing aboard a private jet surrounded by stacks of hundred-dollar bills, five firearms including a gold pistol, Hermès blankets and Louis Vuitton shopping bags.

It is, however, now unclear what the future holds for him.

Joshua, meanwhile, is expected to finally fight Tyson Fury in 2026 after years of speculation. However, Fury will need to come out of retirement – having opted to hang up his gloves back in January.